Snow removal budgets steady despite heavy early season snow
County engineers report variable snow conditions with ice, drifting, and full ditches across Linn Johnson Allamakee and Winneshiek. Salt usage tops 1000 to 1500 tons in Johnson County and budgets remain in good shape so far despite rising costs and ongoing overtime.
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Extended cold spell with warming trend into next week
The forecast shows colder than normal through Saturday to Monday with a gradual warmup. Highs from 5 below to 5 above, teens by Monday. lows from 10 below to 20 below Saturday, zero to 10 below Monday.
Iran Clerk clears path for clergy to visit hostages
On this date in 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini authorized clerics to travel to Tehran and visit the American diplomats held captive in the U S embassy. The move aimed to ease tensions and support negotiations for the release of hostages.
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Winter Weather Drifts Snow Across Iowa With Deep Chill
Arctic winds up to 25 mph drifted 3 to 6 inches of new snow across eastern Iowa causing drifts on most roads. Cedar Rapids logged 4 inches with ground at 6 while Des Moines set a new December cold record of 79 straight hours below zero. A major warming trend is not in sight through the holiday weekend with subzero highs and a forecast of more snow and squalls for the plains.
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Weather forecast hints at mild January thaw and early spring
Waite predicts cold spell to last about six weeks with a January thaw around the 13th. He foresees a warmer finish to December and an early spring, noting 1963 saw a rapid turn to warmth after subzero days and a 41 degree Christmas.
Bombings Hit French HQ and Bar In Beirut and Beirut Raid Follows
The Voice of Lebanon reported a truck bomb struck the French headquarters in Beirut followed by a second blast at the Pickwick bar in the Marble Tower Hotel area. Four killed, about a dozen wounded. An anonymous caller claimed responsibility. Earlier Israeli jets attacked bases near Baalbek in Beirut Valley, drawing anti-aircraft fire. Marine commanders confirmed details of the attack and casualties.
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3Rd Marine Parachute Infantry Regiment
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Budget delays threaten 1985 funding as taxes rise
Taxes official Junkins warned 1985 funding chances look slim. Delays in the 1984 budget jeopardize capital projects and bookkeeping changes, making a tax increase likely to raise about $10 million. He would not specify which minor taxes or fees might be raised.
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Surplus Racing Money Referred To Conservation Fund
Iowa legislative interim committee asks diverting Racing Commission excess funds to the Conservation Commission. The move would supplement the state conservation fund and support an Outdoor Iowa Program and a recreation and resources fund for capital improvements and land acquisitions. Existing law already routes 50000 to Iowa State University Veterinary College.
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